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Al Pscholka, (R) Southwest Michigan Bill Ballenger, Kathleen Gray and Emily Lawler join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2365016333/</guid><pubDate>05/23/2013</pubDate><media:description>Budget surplus and new polling data. Guest: Rep. Al Pscholka, (R) Southwest Michigan</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1666000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/85486/images/700068_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130523110016.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2365016333/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | May. 17, 2013 | #4247</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2365013091/</link><description>The panel discusses $700 million new dollars for Michigan and what to do with it? The guest is Rep. Harold Haugh (D) Roseville. Chad Livengood, Kyle Melinn and Rick Pluta join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2365013091/</guid><pubDate>05/17/2013</pubDate><media:description>$700 million new dollars and what to do with it? Guest: Rep. Harold Haugh (D) Roseville.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1666000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/84909/images/694448_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130517090121.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2365013091/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | May. 10, 2013 | #4246</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2365009565/</link><description>The panel discusses the chances of a road funding agreement and an uphill battle for no-fault insurance reform. The guest is Insurance Lobbyist Peter Kuhnmuench Bill Ballenger, Susan Demas and Jonathan Oosting join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2365009565/</guid><pubDate>05/10/2013</pubDate><media:description>Road funding and No-fault insurance reform. Guest: Guest: Peter Kuhnmuench.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1666000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/84255/images/687938_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130510090352.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2365009565/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | May. 3, 2013 | #4245</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2365006134/</link><description>The panel discusses a resolution to the Jase Bolger-Tim Greimel feud and an update on road funding. The guest is L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive Chris Christoff, Zack Gorchow and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2365006134/</guid><pubDate>05/03/2013</pubDate><media:description>Bolger-Greimel feud fixed &amp; road funding. Guest: L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Exec.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/83608/images/680998_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130503091113.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2365006134/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Apr. 26, 2013 | #4244</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2364995046/</link><description>Blogger edition: The panel discusses how Governor Snyder has done in office so far. Political bloggers Joe DiSano, Tony Trupiano, Jack Spencer and Matt Davis join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2364995046/</guid><pubDate>04/12/2013</pubDate><media:description>Blogger edition: The panel discusses how Governor Snyder has done in office so far.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1666000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/81545/images/659696_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130412100412.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2364995046/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Apr. 19, 2013 | #4243</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2364995024/</link><description>The panel discusses the possibility of the internet lottery coming to Michigan, the Democratic race for Governor who will challenge Snyder and an update on the U.S. Senate Race. The guest is State School Superintendent, Mike Flanagan. Bill Ballenger, Rick Pluta and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2364995024/</guid><pubDate>04/12/2013</pubDate><media:description>Internet lotto in Michigan? Dem. race for Gov., and US Senate Race. Guest: Mike Flanagan</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/81542/images/659676_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130412095959.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2364995024/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Apr. 12, 2013 | #4242</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2364995014/</link><description>The panel discusses the house Democrats budget priorities and Governor Snyder&#39;s plan to increase funding for roads and medicaid. The guest is GOP Consultant John Yob. Bill Ballenger, Rick Pluta and Chuck Stokes join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2364995014/</guid><pubDate>04/12/2013</pubDate><media:description>Democrats budget and Gov&#39;s plan to increase funds for roads &amp; medicaid. Guest: John Yob.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1666000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/81540/images/659656_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130412095742.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2364995014/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Apr. 5, 2013 | #4241</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2363739993/</link><description>Four Freshman from the Michigan House join Tim Skubick for this edition. Representatives Pam Faris (D) Clio, Bob Kosowski (D) Westland, Dave Pagel (R) Berrien Springs and Roger Victory (R) Hudsonville sit down to discuss their first year in the house.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2363739993/</guid><pubDate>03/29/2013</pubDate><media:description>Special Edition: Freshman House Representatives Faris Kosowski, Pagel and Victory.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1666000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/80206/images/646381_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130329101346.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2363739993/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Mar. 29, 2013 | #4240</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2363738780/</link><description>The panel discusses new polling data, and right to work taking effect. The guest is state Public Health Director Jim Haveman. Bill Ballenger, Kathleen Gray and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2363738780/</guid><pubDate>03/29/2013</pubDate><media:description>The panel discusses new polling data. Guest: State Public Health Director Jim Haveman.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1665000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/80204/images/646300_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130329093246.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2363738780/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Mar. 22, 2013 | #4239</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2354342115/</link><description>The panel discusses right to work and it&#39;s effect on higher education union contracts, financial issues for new Detroit Emergency Manager and the Governor&#39;s medicaid setback. The guest is Secretary of State, Republican Ruth Johnson. Susan Demas, Charlie Langton and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2354342115/</guid><pubDate>03/22/2013</pubDate><media:description>RTW and higher ed, liens on Detroit EM and Gov&#39;s medicaid setback. Guest:Ruth Johnson (R).</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1665000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/79580/images/639976_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130322111810.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2354342115/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Mar. 15, 2013 | #4238</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2345296767/</link><description>The panel discusses Gov. Snyder&#39;s decision on Detroit&#39;s Emergency Manager and a scramble in the U.S. Senate. The guest is Rep. Kurt Heise, (R) Criminal Justice Committee Bill Ballenger, Chris Christoff and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2345296767/</guid><pubDate>03/15/2013</pubDate><media:description>Gov. Snyder&#39;s decision on Detroit&#39;s EM and U.S. Senate scramble. Guest : Rep. Kurt Heise</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1665000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/72502/images/583575_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130315093509.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2345296767/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Mar. 8, 2013 | #4237</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2341517079/</link><description>The panel discusses Carl Levin&#39;s decision not to seek re-election, road funding, and who will be the Emergency Manager in Detroit? The guest is Pollster, Steve Mitchell of Mitchell Research. Zack Gorchow, Chad Livengood and Rick Pluta join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2341517079/</guid><pubDate>03/08/2013</pubDate><media:description>Carl Levin out, road funding, and Detroit EM. Guest: Steve Mitchell, Pollster.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1665000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/71827/images/576646_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130308094514.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2341517079/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Mar. 1, 2013 | #4236</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2339676243/</link><description>The panel discusses the possibility of a service sales tax, GOP Convention trouble and an will Detroit have an Emergency Manager? The guest is new Democratic Party Chair, Lon Johnson. Chuck Stokes, Susan Demas and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2339676243/</guid><pubDate>03/01/2013</pubDate><media:description>Service sales tax, GOP Convention trouble and an EM in Detroit? Guest: Lon Johnson.</media:description><media:content medium="video"  /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/71349/images/571750_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130301113441.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2339676243/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Feb. 22, 2013 | #4235</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2337588903/</link><description>The panel discusses the possibility of an emergency manager in Detroit and the impact of federal spending cuts in Michigan. The guest is EPIC-MRA Pollster Bernie Porn. Chris Christoff, Emily Lawler and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2337588903/</guid><pubDate>02/22/2013</pubDate><media:description>Possible EM in Detroit and the impact of sequestration. Guest: Bernie Porn, Pollster.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1666000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/70721/images/565167_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130222093043.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2337588903/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Feb. 15, 2013 | #4234</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2335389048/</link><description>The panel discusses an update on road revenue and an update on the race for Governor. The guest is State Budget Director John Nixon. Bill Ballenger, Paul Egan and John Lindstrom join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2335389048/</guid><pubDate>02/15/2013</pubDate><media:description>Updates on road revenue and the Governor&#39;s Race. Guest: State Budget Director John Nixon.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/70064/images/558574_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130215094403.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2335389048/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Feb. 8, 2013 | #4233</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2332832194/</link><description>The panel discusses the release of Governor Snyder&#39;s budget and the debate over Medicaid expansion in Michigan. The guest is Democrat Mark Schauer. Chris Christoff, Kyle Melinn and Rick Pluta join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2332832194/</guid><pubDate>02/07/2013</pubDate><media:description>Governor Snyder&#39;s budget and the Medicaid expansion debate. Guest: Mark Schauer.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1666000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/69394/images/552115_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130208093410.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2332832194/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Feb. 1, 2013 | #4232</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2330943153/</link><description>The panel discusses Gretchen Whitmer&#39;s decision to not run for Governor in 2014 and who are the possible candidates. The guest is Representative Andy Schor, (D) Lansing. Kathleen Gray, Susan Demas and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2330943153/</guid><pubDate>01/31/2013</pubDate><media:description>Whitmer out of 2014 Governor race and who is In? Guest: Rep. Andy Schor, (D) Lansing.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/68670/images/544587_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130131094812.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2330943153/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Jan. 25, 2013 | #4231</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2329103060/</link><description>The panel discusses guns in school and is Mark Brewer out? The guest is Republican Senator Rick Jones, Chair of Judiciary Committee. Kyle Melinn, Chad Livengood, and Chris Christoff join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2329103060/</guid><pubDate>01/25/2013</pubDate><media:description>Guns in school and Mark Brewer gone? Guest: Rick Jones,(R) Chair of Judiciary Committee.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/68178/images/539511_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130125094206.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2329103060/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Jan. 18, 2013 | #4230</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2327020547/</link><description>The panel discusses the possibility of voters to decide road revenue and post State of the State fallout. The guest is Mike Nystrom, Vice President of the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. Melissa Anders, Chad Livengood and Paul Egan join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2327020547/</guid><pubDate>01/18/2013</pubDate><media:description>Voters to decide road revenue and post State of the State fallout. Guest: Mike Nystrom.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/67633/images/527579_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130118092752.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2327020547/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Jan. 11, 2013 | #4229</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2324594057/</link><description>The panel discusses the return of lawmakers and a Supreme Court Justice Leaves. The guest is Jack Hoogendyk, Former GOP Representative. Rick Pluta, Kathleen Gray and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2324594057/</guid><pubDate>01/11/2013</pubDate><media:description>Lawmakers Return and Supreme Court Justice Leaves. Guest: Jack Hoogendyk, former GOP Rep.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/66989/images/520804_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130111101042.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2324594057/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Jan. 4, 2013 | #4228</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2323036876/</link><description>The panel discusses the impact of the fiscal cliff in Michigan, Governor Snyder signs bill adding regulations to abortion providers and a look ahead to the new year. The guest is John Austin, the President of the State Board of Education. Rick Pluta, Bill Ballenger and Susan Demas join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2323036876/</guid><pubDate>01/04/2013</pubDate><media:description>The fiscal cliff in Michigan, Gov. signs abortion bill and a look ahead to the new year.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/66294/images/513391_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20130104091334.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2323036876/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Dec. 28, 2012 | #4227</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2317978023/</link><description>Correspondents Edition. A special 2012 year in review. The panel looks back at the Presidential race, the legislative highs and lows of the year and a look ahead to 2013. Bill Ballenger, Rick Albin, Rochelle Riley and Chuck Stokes join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2317978023/</guid><pubDate>12/18/2012</pubDate><media:description>Year in Review. The Presidential race, the legislative highs and lows and a look to 2013.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/65357/images/506163_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20121220103243.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2317978023/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Dec. 21, 2012 | #4226</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2317978039/</link><description>Correspondents Edition. The panel discusses Governor Snyder&#39;s veto of the gun bill and a review of the lame duck session. Paul Egan, Chad Livengood, Rick Pluta and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2317978039/</guid><pubDate>12/18/2012</pubDate><media:description>Governor Snyder&#39;s veto of the gun bill and a review of the lame duck session.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/65358/images/506073_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20121220091105.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2317978039/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Dec. 14, 2012 | #4225</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2316195088/</link><description>The panel discusses the protest over right-to-work. The guest is David Hecker, President, Michigan Federation of Teachers. Amy Lange, Bill Ballenger and Chris Christoff oin senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2316195088/</guid><pubDate>12/14/2012</pubDate><media:description>Protest over right-to-work. Guest: David Hecker, President, MI Federation of Teachers.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/65075/images/501028_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20121214094000.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2316195088/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Dec. 7, 2012 | #4224</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2313380802/</link><description>The panel discusses the protest over right-to-work. The guest is the Scott Hagerstrom from the Michigan chapter of Americans for Prosperity. Paul Egan, Chad Livengood and Rick Pluta join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2313380802/</guid><pubDate>12/07/2012</pubDate><media:description>Protest over right-to-work. Guest: Scott Hagerstrom.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/64427/images/494804_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20121207101225.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2313380802/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Nov. 30, 2012 | #4223</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2311343892/</link><description>The panel discusses a possible &quot;right to work&quot; proposal and mixed reviews for the new personal property tax plan. The guest is the President of the michigan carpenters union, Mike Jackson. Susan Demas, Bill Ballenger and Chris Christoff join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2311343892/</guid><pubDate>11/30/2012</pubDate><media:description>&quot;Right to work&quot; and the new personal property tax plan. Guest: Mike Jackson.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/63978/images/489624_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20121130092511.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2311343892/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Nov. 23, 2012 | #4222</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2307171394/</link><description>Correspondents Edition. The panel discusses a new school aid plan, a fetus tax break, the race for GOP chair and remembering Helen Milliken. Bill Ballenger, Chad Livengood, Chris Christoff and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2307171394/</guid><pubDate>11/20/2012</pubDate><media:description>New school aid plan, a fetus tax break, race for GOP chair and remembering Helen Milliken.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/56861/images/444386_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20121121093758.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2307171394/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Nov. 16, 2012 | #4221</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2304621484/</link><description>The panel discusses a convicted felon elected to the house, and if there will be a move to pass right to work. The guest is Rep. Tim Greimel (D), House Democratic Leader-Elect. Emily Lawler, Devin Scillian, and Chuck Stokes join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2304621484/</guid><pubDate>11/14/2012</pubDate><media:description>Convicted felon elected to house and a move to pass right to work? Guest: Rep. Tim Greimel</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/56263/images/438630_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20121114155838.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2304621484/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Nov. 9, 2012 | #4220</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2302197671/</link><description>Correspondents Edition. The panel discusses the presidential race, ballot plans, and the Michigan Congressional and House races. Zachary Gorchow, Rick Pluta, Susan Demas and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2302197671/</guid><pubDate>11/08/2012</pubDate><media:description>Presidential race, ballot plans, and the Michigan Congressional and House races.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/55810/images/434234_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20121108192420.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2302197671/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Nov. 2, 2012 | #4219</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2299640639/</link><description>Correspondents Edition. The panel discusses the battle for the White House, ballot proposals, and the Michigan Congressional and House contests. Bill Ballenger, Chirs Christoff, Rochelle Riley and Chuck Stokes join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2299640639/</guid><pubDate>11/02/2012</pubDate><media:description>Battle for the White House, ballot proposals, and Congressional and House contests.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/55252/images/427817_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20121102093540.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2299640639/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Oct. 26, 2012 | #4218</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2296852225/</link><description>The panel discusses ballot proposals, the presidential race and the House race. The guests are Joel Ferguson (D) and Melanie Foster (R), candidates for MSU Board of Trustees. Karen Bouffard, Susan Demas and Paul Egan join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2296852225/</guid><pubDate>10/26/2012</pubDate><media:description>Ballot proposals, the presidential race. Guests: Joel Ferguson (D) and Melanie Foster (R).</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/54795/images/422669_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20121026093822.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2296852225/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Oct. 19, 2012 | #4217</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2293786521/</link><description>The panel discusses the State Senate&#39;s approval of Blue Cross bill and how the second debate played in Michigan? The guests are Mark Brewer, the State Democratic Chair and Bobby Schostak, the State Republican Chair. Bill Ballenger, Kyle Melinn and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2293786521/</guid><pubDate>10/19/2012</pubDate><media:description>Blue Cross bill and the second presidential debate. Guests: Mark Brewer &amp; Bobby Schostak.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/54276/images/417004_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20121019094235.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2293786521/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Oct. 12, 2012 | #4216</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2290047752/</link><description>The panel discusses ballot plans, the controversy over the citizenship check off box and the vice presidential debate. The guest is Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel. Bill Ballenger, Chris Christoff and Chuck Stokes join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2290047752/</guid><pubDate>10/12/2012</pubDate><media:description>Ballot plans, ctizenship check off box controversy and the VP debate. Guest: Mark Hackel.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/53654/images/410516_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20121012091729.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2290047752/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Oct. 5, 2012 | #4215</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2287512532/</link><description>The panel discusses how the first presidential debate played in Michigan. Later on Ken Sikkema and Dianne Byrum debate Prop 3, the renewable energy proposal. Kyle Melinn, Karen Bouffard and John Lindstrom join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2287512532/</guid><pubDate>10/05/2012</pubDate><media:description>Ken Sikkema and Dianne Byrum debate Prop 3, the renewable energy proposal.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/52869/images/403457_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20121005095746.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2287512532/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Sep. 28, 2012 | #4214</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2284950013/</link><description>The panel discusses a possible re-do of the emergency manager law and will Mike Duggan run for Detroit mayor? The guest is Gene Clem, from the West Michigan Tea Party. Ron Dwonkowski, Zachary Gorchow and Emily Lawler join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2284950013/</guid><pubDate>09/28/2012</pubDate><media:description>A possible re-do of the EM law and Mike Duggan for Detroit mayor? Guest: Gene Clem.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/52244/images/396076_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120928160759.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2284950013/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Sep. 21, 2012 | #4213</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2281801988/</link><description>The panel discusses the new presidential poll and the U.S. Senate race. The Guest is Charlie Owens a lobbyist for Independent Businesses. Chad Livengood, Susan Demas and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2281801988/</guid><pubDate>09/20/2012</pubDate><media:description>New presidential poll and the U.S. Senate race. Guest is lobbyist Charlie Owens.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/50418/images/375871_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120920154619.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2281801988/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Sep. 14, 2012 | #4212</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2279130788/</link><description>The panel discusses the new presidential poll and Jennifer Granholm&#39;s speech at Democratic National Convention. The Guest is Roger Martin from Defend Michigan Democracy. Rick Pluta, Chris Christoff and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2279130788/</guid><pubDate>09/14/2012</pubDate><media:description>New presidential poll and Granholm&#39;s speech at DNC. Guest: Roger Martin.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/44619/images/354072_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120914093231.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2279130788/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Sep. 7, 2012 | #4211</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2276493962/</link><description>The panel discusses the finalizing of the ballot proposals and the Governor signs teacher bill. The Guest is Rep. Peter Lund, (R) Macomb County. Karen Bouffard, Kyle Melinn and Rick Paul Egan join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2276493962/</guid><pubDate>09/06/2012</pubDate><media:description>Ballot proposals finalized and the Gov&#39; signs teacher bill. Guest: Rep. Peter Lund.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/43451/images/343612_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120906144736.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2276493962/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Aug. 31, 2012 | #4210</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2274437249/</link><description>The panel discusses the grand jury probe into election fraud and the ballot battle continues. The guest is Rep. Jeff Irwin, (D) Ann Arbor. Bill Ballenger, Emily Lawler and Zachary Gorchow join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2274437249/</guid><pubDate>08/30/2012</pubDate><media:description>Grand jury&#39;s election fraud probe and the ballot battle continues. Guest: Rep. Jeff Irwin.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/42977/images/338295_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120830153451.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2274437249/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Aug. 24, 2012 | #4209</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2272090891/</link><description>Correspondents Edition. The panel discusses what issues will be on the ballot and what will get left off, state Democrats want a grand jury investigation of the Roy Schmidt scandal and Snyder gives in on health care. Paul Egan, Kyle Melinn, Chad Livengood and John Lindstrom join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2272090891/</guid><pubDate>08/24/2012</pubDate><media:description>Ballot issues, Democrats seek grand jury probe and Snyder gives in on health care.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/42682/images/335085_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120824091833.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2272090891/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Aug. 17, 2012 | #4208</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2268798045/</link><description>The panel discusses what issues are on the ballot and lawmakers return from break. The guest is Kary Moss from Michigan ACLU. Bill Ballenger, Susan Demas and Paul Egan join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2268798045/</guid><pubDate>08/16/2012</pubDate><media:description>Ballot issues and lawmakers return from break. The guest is Kary Moss from Michigan ACLU.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/42224/images/330583_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120816111330.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2268798045/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Aug. 10, 2012 | #4207</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2265842017/</link><description>Correspondents Edition. The panel discusses Hoekstra&#39;s win in the primary, the confusion over a ballot checkbox, what we learned from the House races and the McCotter investigation ends. Rick Albin, Bill Ballenger, along with Chad Livengood and Ron Dzwonkowski join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2265842017/</guid><pubDate>08/10/2012</pubDate><media:description>Hoekstra wins primary, ballot checkbox, House races, and the McCotter investigation ends.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/41701/images/326459_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120810115245.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2265842017/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Aug. 3, 2012 | #4206</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2262400298/</link><description>The three Republicans running for U.S. Senate from Michigan join Tim Skubick in this special primary election edition. Pete Hoekstra, Clark Durant and Randy Hekman will debate in this single-moderator, no rules-format special edition of Off the Record.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2262400298/</guid><pubDate>07/31/2012</pubDate><media:description>Special Edition: Republican U.S. Senate candidates Hoekstra, Durant and Hekman</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/41160/images/322432_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120802150825.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2262400298/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Jul. 27, 2012 | #4205</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2261156911/</link><description>The panel discusses the State Supreme Court hearing on the emergency manager law and the hearings on healthcare begin. The guest is Bridget Mary McCormack, Candidate for State Supreme Court. Bill Ballenger, Susan Demas and Rick Pluta join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2261156911/</guid><pubDate>07/27/2012</pubDate><media:description>State Supreme Court hearings on EM law and healthcare. Guest: Bridget Mary McCormack.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/39766/images/311225_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120727135620.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2261156911/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Jul. 20, 2012 | #4204</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2258226956/</link><description>The panel discusses the ruling that the Roy Schmidt election fraud was not a crime, healthcare get put on hold and a plan to overhaul the School Aid Act. The guest is Republican Attorney Richard McClellan. Paul Egan, Kyle Melinn and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2258226956/</guid><pubDate>07/19/2012</pubDate><media:description>Election fraud not crime, healthcare on hold and School Aid Act. Guest: Richard McClellan.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/35537/images/270919_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120720090415.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2258226956/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Jul. 13, 2012 | #4203</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2255712174/</link><description>The panel discusses the resignation of Thad McCotter, the filing of petition names and lawmakers return from break. The guest is Nancy Cassis, (R) 11th District Congressional Candidate. Zachary Gorchow, Bill Ballenger and Kathy Barks Hoffman join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2255712174/</guid><pubDate>07/12/2012</pubDate><media:description>McCotter resigns, petition names filed and lawmakers return. The guest is Nancy Cassis- R</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/35123/images/266281_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120713100055.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2255712174/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Jul. 6, 2012 | #4202</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2248322168/</link><description>Blogger edition: The panel weighs in on the Presidential race in Michigan, Who will gain control of the house in Michigan, an update in the U.S. Senate race and ballot proposals. Political bloggers Joe DiSano, Zack Stanton, Jack Spencer and Ray Hamman join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2248322168/</guid><pubDate>06/20/2012</pubDate><media:description>Bloggers on the Presidential and U.S. Senate races. Plus the battle over the Mich. House.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/26886/images/207764_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120625080130.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2248322168/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Jun. 29, 2012 | #4201</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2248321105/</link><description>Pollsters Edition. The panel discusses the presidential race in Michigan, how the Governor is doing, the U.S. Senate race and ballot proposals. Pollsters Dennis Denno, Bernie Porn, Steve Mitchell and Paul King join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2248321105/</guid><pubDate>06/20/2012</pubDate><media:description>Pollsters discuss the presidential race, how Gov. Snyder is doing and U.S. Senate race.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/26883/images/207754_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120625080059.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2248321105/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Jun. 22, 2012 | #4152</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2248319102/</link><description>Correspondents Edition. The panel discusses Mitt Romney&#39;s visit to Michigan, new ballot proposals are on the table, The &quot;V&quot; word controversy continues and the possibility of a white mayor in Detroit. Kathy Barks Hoffman, Bill Ballenger, Kyle Melinn and Rick Pluta join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2248319102/</guid><pubDate>06/20/2012</pubDate><media:description>Romney visits Michigan, ballot proposals and the &quot;V&quot; word controversy.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/26880/images/206906_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120622113328.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2248319102/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Jun. 15, 2012 | #4151</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2245708162/</link><description>The panel discusses Governor Snyder&#39;s plan to move ahead on Detroit-Windsor bridge, the &quot;V-word&quot;, state lawmakers are off on break and what awaits them when the return. The guest is Representative Phil Cavanagh, (D) from Redford Township. Chad Livengood, Bill Ballenger and Alisha Green join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2245708162/</guid><pubDate>06/14/2012</pubDate><media:description>Snyder moves on bridge, Lawmakers are on break. The Guest is Rep. Phil Cavangh-D.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/23903/images/183910_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120615092220.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2245708162/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Jun. 8, 2012 | #4149</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2243351168/</link><description>The panel discusses the completion of the state budget, Rep. Thad McCotter ends campaign for write-in votes and the Snyder recall effort ends. The guest is John Nixon, the state budget director. Kyle Melinn, Zachary Gorchow and Paul Egan join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2243351168/</guid><pubDate>06/07/2012</pubDate><media:description>State budget, McCotter ends campaign and Snyder recall effort ends. Guest is John Nixon.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/20709/images/159017_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120608075729.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2243351168/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Jun. 1, 2012 | #4149</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2241334441/</link><description>The panel discusses tax cuts, a signature issue for Representative Thad McCotter, and the state budget. The guest is Republican strategist John Yob. Kathy Barks Hoffman, Susan Demas and Dave Murray join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2241334441/</guid><pubDate>06/01/2012</pubDate><media:description>Tax Cuts, McCotter signature issues and the buget. Guest: John Yob.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1800000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/19140/images/149043_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120601101124.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2241334441/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | May. 25, 2012 | #4148</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2238510483/</link><description>Correspondents Edition. The panel discusses the Tea Party, Roy Schmidt and the state police and the budget. Alisha Green, Bill Ballenger, Chad Livengood and Rick Albin join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2238510483/</guid><pubDate>05/24/2012</pubDate><media:description>Tea Party, Roy Schmidt and the budget talks.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1667000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/33479/images/253087_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120704032114.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2238510483/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | May. 18, 2012 | #4147</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2236517958/</link><description>The panel discusses the state&#39;s recovery now in year three, a state lawmaker changing parties and Governor Snyder making more money. The guest is James Ryan, a former Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Rick Pluta, Zachary Gorchow and Kathy Barks Hoffman join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2236517958/</guid><pubDate>05/18/2012</pubDate><media:description>Economic Recovery, lawmaker switches party, Snyder gets raise. Guest: Justice James Ryan</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1666000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/33587/images/254129_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120704034133.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2236517958/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | May. 11, 2012 | #4146</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2233311214/</link><description>The panel discusses Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney&#39;s visit to Lansing. The guest is Bruce Fealk from Michigan Rising, a group trying to recall Michigan Governor Rick Snyder. Kyle Melinn, Rick Pluta and Chris Christoff join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2233311214/</guid><pubDate>05/11/2012</pubDate><media:description>Romney visits Lansing. Guest: Bruce Fealk, Michigan Rising, on Snyder recall attempt.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1655000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/33477/images/253067_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120704032048.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2233311214/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | May 4, 2012 | #4145</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2230755103/</link><description>The panel discusses medical marijuana laws, free college tuition, and Snyder as a possible Romney running mate. Susan Demas, Bill Ballenger and Rick Albin join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2230755103/</guid><pubDate>05/04/2012</pubDate><media:description>Medical marijuana, free college tuition, Snyder as possible Romney running mate.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1666000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/33434/images/252647_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120704031208.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2230755103/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Apr. 27, 2012 | #4144</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2225130621/</link><description>Michigan legislative leaders join Tim Skubick for this special edition. From the Democratic party, Senate Minority leader Gretchen Whitmer and House Minority leader Rich Hammel. From the Republican party, Senate Majority leader Randy Richardville and Speaker of the House Jase Bolger.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2225130621/</guid><pubDate>04/20/2012</pubDate><media:description>Special Edition: Michigan legislative leaders Whitmer, Hammel, Richardville, Bolger.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1667000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/33541/images/253678_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120704033317.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">nr</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2225130621/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Apr. 20, 2012 | #4143</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2225003323/</link><description>Michigan&#39;s motorcycle helmet law is repealed, presidential race narrows in the state, and lawmakers return after spring break. The guest is Republican consultant and fundraiser Steve Linder. Kathy Barks Hoffman, Bill Ballenger and Kyle Melinn join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2225003323/</guid><pubDate>04/20/2012</pubDate><media:description>Helmet law repealed, presidential race narrows, lawmakers return. Guest: Steve Linder.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1666000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/33406/images/252367_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120704030600.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2225003323/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Apr. 13, 2012 | #4142</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2222190687/</link><description>With state lawmakers on break, this special edition focuses on the quality of political coverage by news media at the state capitol. Former correspondents Andi Brancato, Dave Waymire, Mark Hornbeck, and John Bebow join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2222190687/</guid><pubDate>04/13/2012</pubDate><media:description>This special edition focuses on the quality of political coverage at the state capitol.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1656000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/33510/images/253368_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120704032716.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2222190687/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item><item><title>Off the Record | Apr. 6, 2012 | #4141</title><link>http://video.wkar.org/video/2220010928/</link><description>Blogger Edition. The panel weighs in on how Governor Snyder is doing, the U.S. Senate race and the Presidential Race. Political bloggers Joe DiSano, Chris Savage, Jake Davison and Jack Spencer join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.</description><guid>http://video.wkar.org/video/2220010928/</guid><pubDate>04/06/2012</pubDate><media:description>Bloggers on Gov. Snyder, Senate race and the Presidential race.</media:description><media:content medium="video" duration="1665000" /><media:thumbnail url="http://pbs.merlin.cdn.prod.s3.amazonaws.com/Video%20Asset/WKAR/record/33529/images/253558_ThumbnailCOVEDefault_20120704033042.jpg.resize.142x80.jpg" type="image/jpeg" height="60" width="142" /><media:rating scheme="urn:v-chip">tv-g</media:rating><media:player url="http://video.wkar.org/video/2220010928/" /><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">News &amp; Public Affairs</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Opinion</media:category><category domain="PBS/taxonomy/topic">Politics</category><media:category scheme="http://www.pbs.org/rss/pbscontent/taxonomy/topic">Politics</media:category><pbsvideo:content_type>Episode</pbsvideo:content_type></item></channel></rss>
